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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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